Shupriya Iqbal
Council: Tower Hamlets
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
25 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Cabinet - Friday, 27 March 2026 - 3.00 p.m.
The Cabinet meeting on Friday, 27 March 2026, saw the approval of a significant Memorandum of Understanding with JP Morgan Chase for a major development in Canary Wharf, alongside the green light for several key contract awards and funding for essential building safety and childcare programmes. Key decisions included the approval of a £11.3 million funding injection for the Maltings and Brewster building safety project, the award of a General Build Measured Term Contract, and the allocation of grants for the Wraparound Childcare Programme.
Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee - Friday, 27 March 2026 - 3.15 p.m.
The Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Friday 27 March 2026 to discuss and approve key policies and strategies. The meeting saw the approval of the Housing Asset Management Strategy 2026-2031 and the Council Housing Domestic Abuse Policy. Members also reviewed the Housing Management Strategic Risks.
Audit Committee - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 6.30 p.m.
The Audit Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to review the council's financial reporting, risk management, and internal audit plans. Key discussions included the external auditor's disclaimed opinion on the 2024/25 financial statements, significant weaknesses identified in governance and contract management, and the progress of the action plan to address these issues. The committee also reviewed the internal audit plan for 2026-27 and the corporate code of governance.
Transformation and Assurance Board - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 10.00 a.m.
The Transformation and Assurance Board was scheduled to discuss a comprehensive action plan designed to address statutory recommendations and significant weaknesses identified by EY. The meeting was also set to consider the strategic direction for the council's future improvement work.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 2.00 p.m.
The Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 18 February 2026 saw the approval of a significant £609 million investment in the borough's housing stock over the next two years, alongside the adoption of a new ten-year Housing Strategy. Key decisions were also made regarding school admissions arrangements for 2027/28 and a revised procurement strategy for capital investment programmes.
Decisions from Meetings
57 decisions · Page 2 of 12
Contract Forward Plan – Q1 – FY 2025-20256
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 5.30 p.m. - July 23, 2025
The Cabinet of Tower Hamlets decided on 17/09/2025 to consider a contract summary and authorise corporate directors to award contracts not identified for specific Cabinet reports. The Director of Legal Services was authorised to execute necessary contract documents for these awards.
For Determination
CS6028: Overnight and related short breaks for children and young people with autistic spectrum condition (ASC) and complex health needs (CN)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 5.30 p.m. - July 23, 2025
...to recommission the Overnight and Related Short Breaks Service for disabled children and young people for four years starting November 1, 2026, and to extend the existing contract for six months to ensure service continuity during the transition.
Recommendations Approved
Waste Reception, Treatment and RRC Service Contract – Future Contracting Approach
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 5.30 p.m. - July 23, 2025
...to approve the recommendations regarding the future contracting approach for the Waste Reception, Treatment and RRC Service Contract, despite the report being withdrawn before the meeting.
For Determination
Reduction and Recycling Plan Progress Report – Quarter 4, 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 5.30 p.m. - July 23, 2025
...to note the Reduction and Recycling Plan 2023-2025, Quarter 4 2024-25 Progress Report.
Recommendations Approved
Mayors Waste Improvement Programme Quarter 4
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 5.30 p.m. - July 23, 2025
...to approve the Quarter 4 progress report for the Mayor's Waste Improvement Programme, the review and reorganisation of street cleansing services, continued monitoring of cleanliness data, and the rollout of mobile technology to street cleansing staff.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 25
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 57 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.